Family Flys Free
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After igniting his passion for award travel while planning his honeymoon, Ian now enjoys using points and miles to see the world with his wife and three internationally adopted kiddos. He loves dissecting loyalty programs to find maximum value. His goal is to demonstrate that extraordinary travel is possible for the ordinary family. When he's not chronicling his latest adventures with his kids, you might catch him musing over the ever-changing travel industry or complaining about the woes of regional flights.
Taking the Bus from the Vegas Strip to Airport: The Centennial Express
What person in their right mind would want to bus from the Vegas Strip to Airport in hot…
Review: Flying Avelo ACV to LAS
It’s been a couple years since I flew the inaugural Avelo flight from my local Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)…
Last Call for 2-for-1 Award Flights, Rudest Blog Comments of 2023, and the World’s Longest Domestic Flights
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Review: Delta Hotel Richmond Virginia
It’s been ages since I’ve stayed at a Delta Hotels property. With only one other stay to date…
Cheapest Way to Get from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki
If there’s one thing I don’t like about Hawaii, it is how expensive everything is. Sure, you’re in…
How to Visit Oahu Without a Car: Get Yourself a HOLO Card
A few weeks ago I did the unthinkable. Okay…falling down a steep mountainside on Oahu was not in…
Deciding Which Premium Cards to Keep, Hiker Tumbles on Oahu Trail, and Remembering Pan Am Flight 103
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
United Recognizing a Million Miler: First I’ve Seen This “In the Wild”
On my flight to Honolulu at the beginning of December, I has my first opportunity to witness the…
Review: Hyatt Place Long Island City – Not Up to the Standard
I’ve long been a fan of Hyatt Place hotels. They’re an excellent brand for family travel and offer a consistent experience within the U.S. But I was recently disappointed with a stay at the Hyatt Place Long Island City. Here's why it didn't get top marks during a recent stay.
Breeze A220 Review: SFO to Richmond the Nicer Way
The Breeze A220 is a great way to cross the country. It beats the mainline competition in multiple ways, and stands above the other low cost carriers as well. It's hard to beat a brand new plane with comfortable seats, friendly flight attendants, and ample legroom.